FREE ESSAY ON IS T.V GOOD OR BAD

IS T.V GOOD OR BAD

IS TELEVISION GOOD OR BAD?
Television is not a bad thing, but in fact is a resource that can be used to educate and
entertain people of all ages. There are many programs on television, which do not
educate, because everyone needs to be entertained.
I feel that television is a resource that is not used to the full extent that it could
be. Television programs that educate are scarce and those that do educate are often on
during the day when children are at school. Television stations should organise their
programs so that the education shows are shown when children get home from school (3:30 -
4:30) so that the children will be able to learn while enjoying themselves at home.
Schools often use television as a way of educating students because on television, they
can demonstrate many things that cannot be done in the classroom, and often show things
that cannot be experienced in the country or area where the school is located. I think
that this is an excellent use of television and more use should be made of it in
education, because it offers many advantages to classroom teaching.
The drama serials on television are neither entertaining or educational. These shows
simply depict real life (in the broadest sense of the term) and therefore do not teach or
entertain (otherwise life itself would be entertaining!) I think that these programs
should not be shown. Comedy programs, however, make viewers laugh, feel better, and make
people generally happier. These programs should be encouraged, instead of the 'real life'
dramas.
Sports programs and broadcasts of sporting matches are very good. With them, fans of the
sports can watch only parts of a match, or watch while they are at work. Without these
services, people who are ill or disbled or people that had to work on weekends would miss
out on sport all together. These programs show only relevant parts of the match and often
include player information and information about the tournament or season. These programs
are a great service to the public and encourage a healthy life-style.
In general, television is an excellent resource, even though it is not always used to
it's full potential, it entertains and (sometimes) educates. Television would be one of
the most useful resources if some important changes were made.
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